Discover Pohorice: Historic Traces of the Formanská magistrála

Historic Traces in Pohořice

Pohořice was formerly also known by the place name Podhořice. Pohořice was first mentioned in 1340 as property of the Augustinian monastery in Roudnice nad Labem. Pohořice is considered to be of older origin than Martiněves. The former name Podhořice belongs to the older history of the village; the mention dating from 1340 provides a specific chronological reference. The comparison with Martiněves adds further context to this classification.

A former inn, house number 37, dating from the era of the Formanská magistrála has been preserved in Pohořice. Next to the former inn stands a roughly 1.5 m-high remnant of a stone milestone. House number 37 places the remnant at a specific building and distinguishes it from the milestone standing farther north. The preserved inn and the milestone represent two different traces of the same historic route: one a building, the other a stone waymarker.

The Historic Formanská magistrála

The historic Formanská magistrála passed through Pohořice. Its route ran from Prague via Pohořice onward to Dresden, Leipzig, and Berlin. The historic Stará formanská magistrála runs along the edge of Pohořice. The route thus connects cities that are far apart through a specific course along the edge of Pohořice. For those interested in historic routes, it connects a specific place with a route of regional significance; in Pohořice, it remains linked to the former inn and the stone milestone.

Another stone milestone stands north of Pohořice, approximately 1.5 km away. Unlike the roughly 1.5 m-high remnant next to house number 37, this is a second, independent testimony to the historic route. When orienting yourself among the historic traces, the distinction between the preserved remnant at the former inn and the milestone farther north is clear: both belong to the route but are located at different points. For orientation, it is therefore important to consider the remnant at house number 37 separately from the second stone located to the north.

The Pohořice War Memorial

On the village square of Pohořice in Martiněves stands a war memorial dedicated to those who fell in the First World War of 1914–1918 from Martiněves, Pohořice, and Charvatce. The Pohořice war memorial was unveiled on September 7, 1924. It is a four-sided granite monument; the names of the fallen are engraved on three sides.

For you, this place of remembrance broadens the perspective on Pohořice with another historical layer. Alongside the history of the Formanská magistrála, the names of the fallen and the design of a specific monument take center stage here. On the village square, the monument provides a place of remembrance in contrast to the historic transport route.

Pohorice as a Themed Travel Destination

Those looking for accommodation can consider Pohořice as a destination with a focus on cultural and historical attractions.

More Destinations for Your Travel Planning

If you would like to compare destinations other than Pohorice as part of your travel planning, you can also include Michalovice U Velkých Žernosek, Martiněves, Vrbičany, Radovesice, Chudoslavice, Mlékojedy, Siřejovice, and Keblice in your selection.

For the higher-level travel overview: Litoměřice District.